mbtileserver
A lightweight Go server for serving map tiles from mbtiles files with XYZ, TileJSON, and preview APIs.
What is mbtileserver?
mbtileserver is a high-performance web server written in Go that serves map tiles stored in the mbtiles format. It enables developers and organizations to self-host and serve raster (PNG, JPG, WebP) and vector (PBF) map tiles efficiently via standard XYZ tile APIs, even on low-resource cloud instances. The project prioritizes speed, simplicity, and resource efficiency, aiming to run reliably on small cloud instances while being easy to install and operate.
Developers and organizations needing to self-host map tiles for web mapping applications, especially those operating on resource-constrained cloud infrastructure. It is also suitable for GIS professionals or platforms like Data Basin that require compatibility with minimal ArcGIS tiled map service APIs.
Developers choose mbtileserver for its exceptional performance and low resource consumption, allowing it to run on small cloud instances like AWS t2.nano. It offers a simple, single-binary installation with built-in features like TileJSON endpoints, interactive map previews, and graceful reloading, reducing operational complexity compared to more heavyweight tile serving solutions.
Overview
Basic Go server for mbtiles
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